UN Urges Saudi-Led Coalition To Stop Targeting Yemen Airport

The statement comes as the UN prepared a plan to set up an air-bridge to bring humanitarian workers into the country.

Rotana Plans Expansion Into Europe, London In Focus

The group is looking to open a hotel in London in order to attract GCC tourists travelling to the UK.

Qatar Airways To Launch Three New US Routes In 2016

The carrier also confirmed that it would add a second daily service to New York from March 1, 2016.

Gulf Countries To Create More Jobs In 2015 Despite Oil Price Fall

Qatar is expected to create the most number of jobs in the Gulf this year as it readies for the World Cup in 2022.

Saudi-Led Alliance Mulls Humanitarian Truce In Yemen

The Dubai-based channel also quoted Adel al-Jubeir as warning Yemen’s dominant Houthi group against exploiting any truce in the country in its favour.

Bahrain Cabinet Approves $9.47bn Budget For 2015 -BNA

The budget assumed an oil price of $60 a barrel, forecasting a budget deficit of about BD1.47 billion for 2015.

Saudi Aramco To Cut Jet Fuel Prices Domestically-SPA

Jet fuel prices will be cut by 15 halalas per litre at Riyadh and Jeddah airports and by 20 halalas per litre at other airports.

Hyatt To Launch New Brands In GCC, Expand Presence

At least nine new Hyatt-branded hotels are expected to open across the GCC by 2017A

France, Qatar Sign $7bn Rafale Warplane, Missile Deal

The deal covers the sale of 24 Dassault Aviation-built Rafale fighter jets.

IHG Wins Big At Business Traveller ME Awards 2015

IHG was named the the Best Hotel Brand Worldwide at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2015.

Emirates: Working On “Point-By-Point” Rebuttal Of US Carriers Subsidy Report

The airline’s president Tim Clark states that its success is making Emirates a “scapegoat.”

Kuwait’s Burgan Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 2%, Misses Estimates

Burgan made a net profit of KD17.54 million ($58.2 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Dubai Visitor Numbers Up 8.2% In 2014

New official report says a total of 13.2 million tourists visited Dubai last year.

What To Avoid When Crafting Your Video Marketing Strategy

Sophie Rayer, director of Marketing EMEA & LATAM, Brightcove, tackles some of the key hurdles in video marketing.

Saudi’s Al Muhaidib Buys Stake In Kuwaiti Building Supplies Chain Abyat

The deal will help Abyat expand into the wider Gulf region, with Al Muhaidib Group benefiting from an increased presence in the sector.

UAE’s ADIB Q1 Profit Up 10.1% On Higher Revenues

ADIB made a net profit of Dhs450.8 million ($122.8 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Airliner Diverted To UAE Airbase After Blast Warning

The state news agency said that the authorities resolved the situation using “appropriate standard procedures” after landing at the base.

Saudi’s SAFCO Says New Urea Plant Delayed Further To June-End

The company said the delay would not increase the cost of the plant.

Damac To Launch Mixed-Use Luxury Strip Vista Lux In Akoya

The project will house more than 2,000 hotel apartments and residences.

Small Arab Force Reported In Aden, Alliance Accused Of Cluster Bomb Use

Saudi Arabia denied that a major ground operation was under way by the anti-Houthi coalition it leads but declined to comment on special forces.

Nakheel To Build New Beachfront Resort In Deira Islands

The developer will partner with Spanish hotel operator RIU Hotels and Resorts to build an all-inclusive four-star resort in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi’s Dolphin Energy Seeks Adviser For $1bn Loan -Sources

The firm is looking for what bankers termed “incremental finance”, sources said.

Saudi Arabia Says It Has Not Begun A Ground Operation In Yemen’s Aden

The statement comes as a group of Arab forces reportedly landed in Yemen to fight Houthi tribesmen.

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Q1 Net Profit Rises 7%

The developer made a net profit of Dhs1.03 billion ($280.4 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Movenpick Opens New Hotels In Saudi, Morocco

The group will open a property each in Riyadh and Marrakech in 2017 and 2015 respectively.

Saudi-Led Alliance Hits Airbase In Yemen’s Sanaa -Residents

The aircraft also targeted a camp of forces loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Arhab district north of the city.

UAE Loan Demand Growth Moderating, Credit Standards Tightening -Central Bank

Lower oil prices had only a minor impact on UAE credit conditions, with no effect on demand for business loans or credit standards, a new survey shows.

Stock News: Saudi Arabia Rises On Oil, Egypt Falls On Tax Concerns

Brent crude hit a new 2015 high of $66.93 per barrel on Thursday before easing slightly on Friday.

Dubai’s Damac Launches New Hotel Villa Concept Within Akoya Oxygen

Villas range from three to six bedroom units with prices starting at Dhs1.7 million.

UAE’s EIBOR Panel To Stop Fixing Rates On Saturdays

Currently, a fixing is scheduled for every day other than Friday.